Valdis Rozentals wrote: The idea that the Democratic party is under fire is absurd.
Agreed. The Democratic Party in Minneapolis (as in the state and national arenas) is not the victim of any conspiracy to discredit it, but engaged in a struggle for its very identity and soul. (I think an "attempt to discredit" any party is called an election.) Case in point: The Prairie Island Dakota tribe, which is now giving its casino wealth to the Republican Party, which has inexplicably taken a stand against local storage of nuclear waste casks. Are they part of the "conspiracy" to "attack" the Democrats, too? Everyone just has it in for the Democrats, huh? It is up to the Democratic Pary to recognize and correct its inner contradictions. That is what I hope will happen, but if it does not happen, let it fall victim to its own excesses and inability to listen to the "little people." I joined the Green Party sincerely hoping that the Democrats would wise up and fight again for what their party once stood for--instead of sniveling, backbiting each other, being embarrassed by idealistic youth, and (ahem!) verbally abusing caucus volunteers. (At my last Democratic caucus, I bore the brunt of a long-timer's vitriol because Bradley didn't get the Presidential nomination--as if that were my fault. Gosh, and at the most recent caucus, I hear that she looked for me!) I can only speak for myself: I am a Democrat at heart, but not by rote. Anyone who thinks they can take me for granted doesn't know me at all. I won't tolerate an abusive relationship with a man or with an employer, so why should I stay in one with my political party? Kristine Harley Sheridan _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
